Chiropractic for Babies and Children
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by admin in (02) 9905 9099, Blogroll, www.neurohealthchiro.com.au
“According to a recent survey by the International Chiropractic Paediatrics Association, chiropractic care of babies and children is associated with high levels of patient/parent satisfaction and a near-perfect safety record. So, have you brought your child(ren) to the chiropractor yet?
Consider that 65% of your babies’ neurological development for its life will occur during the first year, or that the average child will fall 2500 times before the age of 3 (three of them will be major falls such as off change tables, out of cots or downstairs). 50% will have a major fall in their first year!
As a child grows they will also be subject to falls from bikes, play equipment, trampolines, poor posture with computer games and TV and heavy school bags.
But my child has no symptoms? Just like tooth cavity may have no symptoms, the effect of nerve irritation follows the same principle. Don’t forget: “As the twig is bent so grows the tree”.
Chiropractic adjustments are a very safe and gentle procedure for children. With millions of babies and children visiting a chiropractor every year, adverse events (the technical term for injury) are very rare. A study published in 2008 in the prestigious medical journal Pediatrics found only nine incidents of adverse events related to spinal adjustments in children worldwide over the past 100 years, an enviable safety record.
Chiropractic care for babies and children is very different than chiropractic care for adults. The adjustments are much softer and gentler because the child’s joints are looser and easier to move. The procedure is quite comfortable and children often look forward to their chiropractic treatment. In addition, children generally heal much more quickly than adults, so typically require just a few treatments to restore normal motion to their joints, and thus restore normal function to their nervous systems and related end organs.
Since chiropractors improve the health of the nervous system by removing irritation stemming from the structural elements of the body, chiropractors can help children with a wide range of conditions, from colic to ear infections, bedwetting to asthma, behavioural and learning difficulties.
If your children aren’t already receiving regular chiropractic care, talk to us about getting them into the office for an initial visit.” (Information from “Your Chiropractor” Newsletter Jan 2010)
10 Most Common Reasons Parents take their Babies & Children to see a Chiropractor
1. Maximize their child’s brain and nerve development
2. Enhance their child’s overall wellbeing
3. Strengthen immunity and reduce incidence of cold, earaches and general illness
4. Help with colic/irritable baby syndrome
5. Help with asthma, breathing difficulties and allergies
6. Improve spinal posture
7. Improve their child’s ability to concentrate
8. Assist behavioral disorders and improve emotional wellbeing
9. Help alleviate bed wetting and digestive problems
10. Assist with sleep issues
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If you would like more information or would like to book your child in for an appointment at Neurohealth Chiropractic- please call the clinic on 9905 9099 or email us admin@neurohealthchiro.com.au or visit our website www.neurohealthchiro.com.au
Neurohealth Chiropractic Treats an Extensive Variety of Musculoskeletal and Nervous System Related Issues. Our Clinic Has Had Much Success With The Following Conditions:
- Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Muscular Pain and Sciatica
- Headaches and Migraines
- Numbness, Pins and Needles
- Disc and Joint Injuries
- Knee, Foot and Ankle Pain as well as Feet Issues (bunions, heel spurs, orthotic prescription)
- Allergy Desensitization
- Childhood Concerns Including: Primitive Reflexes, Bed Wetting, Colic, Allergies, Poor Immunity, Ear Aches, Behavioural Concerns & Concentration Difficulties
- Pregnancy Related Concerns Including Back Pain, Stress
- Emotional Management using Neuro-Emotional Technique
- Poor Posture
- Women’s Issues including Menopause and Excessive Menstrual Symptoms
- Sporting Injuries
If you would like any more information about our gentle, safe and effective chiropractic care please don’t hesitate to call Neurohealth Chiropractic- Northern Beaches. We have experienced male and female chiropractors available :
Call us on: 02 9905 9099
Email us: admin@neurohealthchiro.com.au
Visit our website: www.neurohealthchiro.com.au
33-35 Kentwell Road, Allambie NSW 2100
(Northern Beaches Chiropractors- 5 mins from Manly, Dee Why, Frenchs Forest, Forestville, Balgowlah, Fairlight, Manlyvale, Curl Curl, Brookvale)
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